Digital Camera

[SLYNE]

Hello photographers...

when it comes to Cameras and photography i know f**k all..

so i ask for help

I want a digital camera, i dont want to spend more then $800 unless i really have too..

dont ask me what features im after as i dont know what features you can get on a camera

whats the usual MP on a camera? 5mp?

I want to be able to take decent photos but its more for the odd photo at a birthday/easter special event etc.. not taking photos of scenery unless i go away

[GTR-N1]

Hi,

Two things will give you such good clarity that you can blow the shots up 8X and not get any blurring around the edges. In other words, take shots like a pro.

i) the more megapixels in the rating the better and

ii) the quality of the lens

It doesn't matter how many MPs you've got; if the lens is not good quality, then you'll get disappointed and give the game away

There are on Ebay or Trading Post, a few Nikon D6 or D7 or Canon EOS etc that would normally cost $1700 approx that you might pick up at half price

If you are buying new/retail, then a Panasonic camera which uses Leica lenses takes clear shots.

Sony I believe is buying out Konica/Minolta and there were never better lenses than Minolta (R&D) except for Nikon, so might research there too

Hope this helps... Cheers

[siddr20]

Do you want a Digital SLR camera?

Or just normal digi cam?

For a budget of 800:

SRL: Canon 400d with 18-55mm Kit lens - perhaps in the 800 you might get IS.. Or a nikon d40 or d60(might be stretching it with kit lenes)

Digi cam: canon ixus 80 or 90.. Will be under 500 for sure!!

[SLYNE]

thanks heaps for the info..

whats the difference between slr and just digi

[Rekin]

it depends on how serious you want to take photography.

SLR Camera: The most expensive of all digital cameras, digital SLRs offer complete manual control, higher resolution, advanced exposure control, and the benefits of detachable lenses. Due to the lens design, digital SLR's are not capable of shooting video.

Due to the design of the camera, it is quite large and heavy but it can produce high quality photo's if you learn how to use all its features.

If you are just after a slim camera to take a couple of photo's etc, best would be to get a regular high-end digital camera.

Drop into a Ted's camera store and ask the difference between the two. They will explain it all and find a camera best suited for your needs and budget

and then go to dicksmith/harvey norman to get a cheaper price for the camera

SLR Camera

http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001102/displ...ct/2132766.html

Digital Camera

http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001102/displ...--1005966_.html

[Xmetal]

thanks heaps for the info..

whats the difference between slr and just digi

DSLR:

Pocket Digital:

[SLYNE]

ok i want a digital camera (pocket)

how much do i spend and what do i look out for?

[B. J.]

http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/

One of the best places to go, most camera places (ie Camerahouse) will match these prices, if they wont, tell them to jump, or have them throw in freebies (ie xtra battery, big card, tripod, bag etc)

Personally, I'm a Canon fan, have an IXUS 60, SLR 20D, and I've had a few others, you cant really fault them

the 'A' Series are great for someone who wants a bit of optical zoom and a bigger camera, and the IXUS series are good for happy snaps etc.

Stick with

Nikon, Pentax, Canon & Ricoh - DCWarehouse does good reviews, so have a look for yourself then head into the shops to play with the actual camera, then choose from there

[GTR-32U]

i would steer well clear of Minolta as I am forever hearing stories of poor build quality and even poorer customer support. I am also not real big on Ricoh, However Nikon is great and Olympus is seriously worth considering. Very good quality lenses, excellent product support, Affordable , good quality. Look at the Mju range they are really good value.. Most of the cameras they sell now can have an underwater case fitted to them as well..For the sort of thing you sound like you are after you can pick up for well under $500

[SLYNE]

thanks for the heads up

ill let you know what i end up buying..

are sony camera's any good?

[Xmetal]

thanks for the heads up

ill let you know what i end up buying..

are sony camera's any good?

The Cybershot aren't bad for the price and are fairly user-friendly but I guess it comes down to the user...

Best way for you do decide would be to write down the camera make/models that you want to look at then rock on down to your local camera dealer and go from there.

[Echo63]

i would steer well clear of Minolta as I am forever hearing stories of poor build quality and even poorer customer support. I am also not real big on Ricoh, However Nikon is great and Olympus is seriously worth considering. Very good quality lenses, excellent product support, Affordable , good quality. Look at the Mju range they are really good value.. Most of the cameras they sell now can have an underwater case fitted to them as well..For the sort of thing you sound like you are after you can pick up for well under $500

-1 to Ricoh - they are great cameras with a brilliant lens BUT they are very fragile, sensitive to light knocks and sand.

repairing the lens also costs a fortune, and you may have trouble with Ricoh's service

My top pick for a Point and shoot at the moment would be either the Olympus Mju 850 or Mju 1030

they are both "shockproof" to 1.5m and water proof to 3m (850) and 10m (1030)

the only real problems we see with them at work is when the door sealing surfaces arent cleaned properly and they leak, and when they are subjected to massive impact forces. (dont run them over in the car, and follow the cleaning instructions that come with them)

Olympus's warranty is also pretty good, they do look after their customers

[Epyon]

<br /><a href="http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/" target="_blank">http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/</a><br /><br />One of the best places to go, most camera places (ie Camerahouse) will match these prices, if they wont, tell them to jump, or have them throw in freebies (ie xtra battery, big card, tripod, bag etc) <br /><br />Personally, I'm a Canon fan, have an IXUS 60, SLR 20D, and I've had a few others, you cant really fault them<br /><br />the 'A' Series are great for someone who wants a bit of optical zoom and a bigger camera, and the IXUS series are good for happy snaps etc.<br /><br />Stick with<br />Nikon, Pentax, Canon & Ricoh - DCWarehouse does good reviews, so have a look for yourself then head into the shops to play with the actual camera, then choose from there <img src="style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /><br />

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I'm not trying to be rude or anything

However i just love your comment about getting stores to match the price of an "online store" and if they dont you tell them "to jump". i actually work for one of these "camera places" as you called it.

People think that a $500 camera has like a $250 profit margin. this is far from the truth (and im not even just talking about the "cost" im taking into consideration all the bulk buying prices and all the rebates that manufactures give companies) I always try and give my customers the best price, i even search other people catalogues and make sure im always the cheapest yet i always have people come and waste my time with internet prices. this is not a true comparison to buying something from within a store.

online shopping you can get some awsome prices dont get me wrong. however buyer beware. cheap imports do exist!! also with internet place you may get a manufacturer warranty but its your responsibility to organise everything.

Now my customers get the added service of a quick instore demo on how to use their new camera etc. if they ever have any problems they can come and speak to me directly and i will always make sure they get good results. plus the warranty they just bring it to me and we make sure it gets sorted out.

Now im all for shopping around and "getting the best price" but its not always about the bottom dollar. the after service is also important.

Anyways thats the end of my rant